Question

Which of the following statements are true with reference to 'rigging'?

• A. It is another term for the voter registration process in a General Election
• B. It is a practice where supporters of a candidate stuff ballot boxes with papers stamped in the candidate’s favour.
• C. Rigging is an essential part of the electoral process, and must be upheld as a valuable act
• D. Rigging violates the principles of free and fair elections in a democracy

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (D)

Rigging violates the principles of free and fair elections in a democracy

Sometimes, the fairness of an election is threatened due to practices like rigging. It is a practice where supporters of a candidate stuff ballot boxes with papers stamped in the candidate’s favour. It manipulates genuine public opinion in the voting process.